Limelight Theatre's first show of the 20th season opens Sept. 23

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Sep 23, 2011 at 12:03 AM

Limelight Theatre will celebrate 20 years with the opening of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 on the Matuza Main Stage in the theater, 11 Old Mission Ave., uptown St. Augustine.

Written by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbert, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this musical first debuted on Broadway in 1962 and was an instant success.

Nearly 50 years later, this hilarious show is still an audience favorite.

"What a fun, festive show to launch this wonderful, year-long celebration of live theatre," said Beth Lambert, executive director of Limelight Theatre.

When a crafty slave (Pseudolus, played by Patric Robinson) attempts to win his freedom by helping his young master (Hero, played by Brian Healy) woo a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia, played by Mollie Gillis), hilarity ensues. This music takes comedy back to its 2,000 year-old roots.

"As a director, what attracted me to this show is its ability to stand the test of time," said Christina Cruz, director and choreographer of the show. "Some of the jokes featured (such as Miles's line, 'I am a parade!') are straight from the works of Plautus. By rooting the play in a brand of comedy that has been able to entertain audiences for thousands of years, Forum has the ability to translate to any generation."

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday each week through Oct. 23. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $22 for seniors (62 and older), $20 for students and military, and $10 for student rush tickets (for any unsold seats 30 minutes prior to curtain).

For reservations, call 825-1164 or go to www.Limelight-Theatre.org.

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